Wise Summer Bucket List

I’ve become more realistic in my expectations of summer and kids activities. You see, before I had kids I didn’t understand the work it really took in running a house. I thought it strange that my friends with kids took so long to get anywhere or do anything. Having kids myself now, I fully understand the work involved in simply getting out the door!

Here is now how I measure success:

Everyone is ready – dressed, hair combed and teeth brushed – by 9a.

It only requires me asking three times for my kids to find their shoes and socks to get out the door.

I need to re-enter the house only twice for forgot items.

Leaving the house, even to just go to the bank or mailbox, at least once a day.

Everyone remembers to go potty before getting into the car, and if it’s Evie, she does her deed before she’s buckled into the carseat.

Really. These are my success indicators. Perhaps you think I’m out of my mind and I’m shooting low, but really, when you have toddlers THESE ARE MILESTONES FOR SUCCESS! I kid you not.

I’m looking forward to doing something fun with the kids everyday this summer. Some days that might mean sitting on the couch under a big blanket eating popcorn in our PJ’s while watching a show. But some bigger items for the summer have been laid out, too.

Kerry, these all sound like really fun ideas! May I give you one suggestion? When feeding the ducks, try feeding them halved grapes, or peas. Bread is REALLY bad for ducks. I know you are all for clean living, so help the ducks with their own clean eating too. Here’s one of a million articles that explains why bread is so bad. http://birding.about.com/od/birdfeeders/a/feedingducksbread.htm Sounds like you guys will be having a ton of fun this summer! When you’re in Boston, say “Hi” that’s my stomping ground!

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The world encourages a certain way of life for our kids. Lazy bodies, chemically laden nutrition, and poor manners. I'm a mom on a mission to teach my kids more. This is my journey in raising happy, healthy, organically-grown kids. [Read more]